The harder the trick is, the more points you get for each. You can even get "Drop Bar Double" points for most of them if you do it on a bike with drop bars and tires <32mm because that makes things a lot harder IMO.

For the trick to count, you have to post a video (or a link to it) of you successfully doing the trick and riding at least 2 pedal strokes after completion. If you crash right after the trick, sorry, it don't count.

The video has to remain up here until the end of Freezing Saddles 2019.

Only tricks done after the official start of Freezing Saddles and a couple of days before the end [I will edit this with an exact date] count for this competition.

Only one of the attempts counts (the better one) for each trick. So if you do a bunny hop on a flat bar bike, then later on a drop bar bike, I'll count the points for the drop bar bike since it has higher points.

Don't sue me.

You have to wear a helmet for the trick to count.

For the timed trix, don't slow down the video.

Prize goes to the person/people with the most points. If a tie, the person with the most style wins. Not sure exactly what the prize will be, but it will involve the Trix rabbit :)

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]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competitiondrevilhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13995-FS2019-Silly-Rabbit-Trix-Pointless-PrizeRSVP on this thread -- FS Welcome Celebration - Thursday 10 Jan. 2019http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13994-RSVP-on-this-thread-FS-Welcome-Celebration-Thursday-10-Jan-2019&goto=newpost
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 03:39:05 GMTHi everyone,
Please join us for the *Freezing Saddles Welcome Happy Hour* on Thursday evening 10 January 2019. If you’re participating in Freezing...Hi everyone,
Please join us for the Freezing Saddles Welcome Happy Hour on Thursday evening 10 January 2019. If you’re participating in Freezing Saddles, this is your chance to meet your teammates. If you’re not signing up for the competition, please join us for the celebration anyway -- come see your friends and make some new ones! All wintertime riders are welcome (plus family and friends).

Date: Thursday, January 10, 2019Time: 6 pm onwards. We will plan on a short welcome presentation at about 7 pm. We’ve reserved the space until midnight.Location: Bier Baron Tavern, located at 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC (between P and Q Streets on the east side of the street)...this is near Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom in DC. Cover charge (suggested cash donation): $10 per person…all of this will cover food, as Bier Baron has waived its normal rental fees. They will card us at the front door, where we’ll show our IDs (it’s a tavern) and pay the $10 for food.Food: We’ve asked the venue to stagger the food in batches rather than putting it all out at 6 pm. The buffet of finger food will include soft pretzels, quesadillas, and falafel sandwiches.Beer: Bier Baron sells 24 beers on draft plus 600 types of beer in bottles, and they have sodas and juices as well. There’s a full menu of dinner food for those who wish a heartier meal.Children: If you’re not able to park your little ones with a friend or a babysitter, you can bring them along….kids are welcome until 9 pm. Bike Parking: Bring a U-lock and any other locks you’ve got, ‘cause we will be parking our bikes on the street. Do not park INSIDE the neighbor’s garden – please keep your bicycle on the outer part of the railing if you lock up to any private enclosures. Two winters ago we did an extensive search for bike parking facilities in the area, but without much luck. However, there are 15 racks between Bier Baron and Dupont Circle, which will hold about 70 bikes, plus assorted poles and other things to latch onto. There is also Capital Bikeshare, assuming you can find a space in which to dock your bike, and there are dock-less bikes as well. Bier Baron is located near the Dupont Circle Metro, if you opt to take transit instead. If you’ve got a folding bike or a bicycle that rivals the cost of a diamond ring, or if you forget to bring your lock, the Bier Baron has graciously offered for you to bring your bicycle into the bar. There is only limited space so please send me a PM (private message) in advance, if possible.RSVPs: We are making a list of likely attendees so as to generate an approximate head count for food. Please reply on this thread if you’d like to join in the fun (and please indicate the number if you’ll be bringing friends/family). All are welcome.

WaPo: Polar Vortex Could Unleash Winter Wallop by January
]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding CompetitionHenryhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13993-But-When-the-Vortex-is-DisruptedNew Posting for Freezing Saddleshttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13991-New-Posting-for-Freezing-Saddles&goto=newpost
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:14:48 GMTMy second year riding in the freezing cold. Had a ball last year, can't wait to get started.
]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding CompetitionRobbie Robhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13991-New-Posting-for-Freezing-Saddles#FS2019coffeeride Pointless Prizehttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13990-FS2019coffeeride-Pointless-Prize&goto=newpost
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:21:30 GMTWill do this again this year. This is different than Coffeecatting, but could overlap with it to some degree. I've tweaked the rules a little from last year:

1. The object is to visit as many DIFFERENT LOCAL, i.e., DMV, coffee places as possible (on your bike, of course!). But once you visit one place, that's it. A second visit doesn't count.

2. Starbucks is verboten. But other chains, e.g., Peet's, Cosi, etc., are fair game. However once you visit one chain outlet, that's it. A visit to the same outlet but at a different location doesn't count. I know the Starbucks ban is arbitrary, but my prize so my rules. :)

3. "Swamp" coffee, e.g., 7-Eleven, Wawa, etc., is OK but subject to the same conditions as in #2 above.

4. Bakeries, restaurants, and even fast food joints that serve coffee are also OK but subject to the same conditions as in #2 above.

5. For your ride to count, use #FS2019coffeeride in your Strava ride title and include the name of the place you visited, e.g., #FS2018coffeeride Java Shack. NOTE: Posting of coffee rides is totally honor system, i.e., I'm assuming you're following the rules. Not required, but encouraged, is to also post pics on your Strava. And if you want to post your Strava ride link and pics on this thread for all to see, that would be fun too (but not required).

6. The winner will be whoever has visited the most DIFFERENT coffee places.

7. The tiebreaker will be whoever has the coffee shops per coffee ride miles ridden.

8. If needed, the second tie breaker will be whoever has visited the most "swamp coffee" places.

9. FINALLY, both consularrider and bikedavid are welcome to play but aren't eligible to win this year. Sorry guys! :( But you won prizes last year and I'd like to give someone else a chance to win.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Get your caffeine game on!
]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competitionchuxtrhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13990-FS2019coffeeride-Pointless-PrizeFS2019 Points per Mile Pointless Prizehttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13989-FS2019-Points-per-Mile-Pointless-Prize&goto=newpost
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:05:26 GMTI will once again offer up a Pointless Prize for Points per Mile. This has actually been on the Pointless Leaderboard on the Freezing Saddles website...I will once again offer up a Pointless Prize for Points per Mile. This has actually been on the Pointless Leaderboard on the Freezing Saddles website the last couple of years and I assume it will be again this year. The name is self-explanatory. It's not necessarily a sleaze ride prize, but certainly someone could game the system doing sleaze rides. Rather, it's intended as an incentive for those who can't -- for whatever reason -- ride a lot of miles to still ride -- even if it's only a few miles -- as often as possible and contribute to their team. The only criteria is that the winner has to ride at least 40 rides during the course of Freezing Saddles.
]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competitionchuxtrhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13989-FS2019-Points-per-Mile-Pointless-PrizeDumpling Ride Pointless Prizehttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13988-Dumpling-Ride-Pointless-Prize&goto=newpost
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 04:55:20 GMTI would like to offer a dumpling ride pointless prize, inspired by koromebi's dumpling ride last year. There's nothing like a steaming hot plate of dumplings to power you on a cold winter day! I was debating between ramen or dumplings but after consulting with koromebi, it seems dumplings may cause less sloshing. Plus we have lots of ramen places in DC but a lot of the dumpling places are out in the suburbs such as Rockville so perhaps this will encourage folks to bike further out.

I propose the following rules which are almost identical to the coffee ride pointless prize:

1. The object is to visit as many different dumpling places as possible on your bike. But once you visit one place, that's it. A second visit doesn't count.

2. Once you visit one chain outlet, e.g., A&J, Peter Chang, that's it. A visit to the same outlet but at a different location doesn't count.

3. You are not limited to Chinese, Japanese, or Korean dumplings. Anything on this Washington Post list is fair game. So yes you can also do momo, pelmini, and pierogi but no samosas and empanadas since they are baked.

4. For your ride to count, use #FS2019dumplingride in your Strava ride title and include the name of the place you visited, e.g., #FS2019dumplingride Dumplings & Beyond. Not required, but you are encouraged to post pics on Strava or this thread.

5. The winner will be whoever has visited the most different dumpling places.

Dumplings go well with beer and other activities. If you can somehow combine with beerneuring, more power to you!
]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competitionbikedavidhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13988-Dumpling-Ride-Pointless-PrizeCommuter joining the funhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13987-Commuter-joining-the-fun&goto=newpost
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 02:26:44 GMTLongtime urban rider and I always ride to work through the winter and just found out about Freezing Saddles through my colleague. I look forward to...Longtime urban rider and I always ride to work through the winter and just found out about Freezing Saddles through my colleague. I look forward to pounding out the miles with y'all through the sleet and snow.
Wheels down and heads up.

The ankle bands are $2 each. They're sturdier than the usual ankle bands, are easily adjustable, and have a hidden pocket for keys or emergency cash.

If you'd like to buy them in person, come find me at (1) FCC tomorrow at Swing's, (2) the HP100 this Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and noon, (2) the Del Ray holiday lights ride this Sunday evening, or (4) the kickoff happy hour on Thursday, January 10. After the New Year, I'll usually (although not always) be at my normal coffee clubs: CCCC, HDCC, WTFCC, and FCC.

If you'd prefer to have your ankle band shipped to you, send me the money via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/komorebicycling. Add $3.50 to cover shipping (that's the minimum USPS package rate, sorry). In the optional "Write a note" field, enter your mailing address so that I know where to send the ankle band.
]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competitionkomorebihttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13981-FS2019-ankle-bands-get-em-now!FREE for FS WOMAN: Brand New Pearl IZUMI AmFib Tights! Size MED/? SMALLhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13980-FREE-for-FS-WOMAN-Brand-New-Pearl-IZUMI-AmFib-Tights!-Size-MED-SMALL&goto=newpost
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:39:38 GMTNeed a brand new pair of super warm waterproof Pearl Izumi Winter cycling tights? They are size MEDIUM which usually fits me but they are simply...Need a brand new pair of super warm waterproof Pearl Izumi Winter cycling tights? They are size MEDIUM which usually fits me but they are simply too compressive and too stiff for me. They must run SMALL. Okay okay maybe all of those DONUTS had something to do with it.

I washed them a couple of times to try to soften up the chamois, but have NEVER WORN them.

I would like to give them to a FS 2019 woman.

I live in Bethesda. You are responsible for a visit to try them on and/or take them.

]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding CompetitionJessica Hirschhornhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13980-FREE-for-FS-WOMAN-Brand-New-Pearl-IZUMI-AmFib-Tights!-Size-MED-SMALLhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13978-Don-t-let-your-registration-get-tossed!&goto=newpost
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:50:39 GMTWe're officially halfway to our 250 cap as of today. However, some of those registrations are going to get tossed absent further action. So, for everyone affected, in order to participate, you'll need to contact me at freezingsaddles@freezingsaddles.x10host.com if any of a variety of things are true:

You need to have filled out the registration form. Currently, 224 people have joined the Freezing Saddles 2019 Strava club, but only 127 have registered. Some of the difference is no doubt accounted for by people who want to be Friends of Freezing Saddles. But I suspect at least some people thought that just signing up for the Strava club would sign them up for Freezing Saddles, and that is not the case.

After registering, you should have received an e-mail with a link to confirm your e-mail status. If you did not receive that e-mail, you might look in your spam, promotions, or social folder. If it isn't there, or if you already threw it out without clicking, please contact me.

You need to have registered for this forum. When you sign up, you should receive an e-mail requiring you to click on a link to finish the registration process. If you did not receive that e-mail, you might look in your spam, promotions, or social folder. If it isn't there, or if you already threw it out without clicking, please contact me.

You need to have posted at least once in this forum. If you have not posted, please do so now. If you indicated on your registration form that you had 0 posts, but have now posted, please contact me to let me know that you posted.

We cannot chase down each person who misses part of the registration process, so please contact me now if any of the above applies to you.
]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competitioncvcalhounhttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13978-Don-t-let-your-registration-get-tossed!New to the thread and joining the freezing saddlehttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13977-New-to-the-thread-and-joining-the-freezing-saddle&goto=newpost
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:30:02 GMTNot much to say, just that I am sending this message as requested to join the freezing saddle. Looking forwarding to it! Just got new bright yellow,...Not much to say, just that I am sending this message as requested to join the freezing saddle. Looking forwarding to it! Just got new bright yellow, wind proof gloves ready to beat the cold weather!
]]>Freezing Saddles Winter Riding Competitionalegoyehttp://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?13977-New-to-the-thread-and-joining-the-freezing-saddle